This week in history…
Want to find out what happened this week in history? Click on the week you’re interested in and read the events that happened in years gone by.
Our weekly blog focuses mainly on the events that happened in Britain but there are a few international events covered.
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February 24th - March 2nd
Happy St David’s Day - find out about the patron saint of Wales and other events that happened This Week in History
September 23rd - 29th
From King Harold and William the Conqueror to Bobbies on the beat find out what happened on the last week of September in years gone by...
September 5th - 11th
“Royal births, deaths, marriages, and coronations seem to be the focus this week in history…”
August 29th - September 4th
There is a focus on ships and boats this week in history; battles at sea, sinking at sea, collision on the Thames, and even a formal surrender on board a ship…but also not forgetting the Great Fire of London, and a busy week for Cromwell…